The Moth
A poem in ballad measure59 total reviews
Comment from Mustang Patty
Such a soothing poem about a moth! I read your poem out loud to myself, and the rhyme and rhythm was flawless. It is a choice to let the moth go the light it so desperately desires, but it would be an ashy mess to let them burn themselves up.
Your poem flows well, and I thoroughly enjoyed it,
~patty~
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Such a soothing poem about a moth! I read your poem out loud to myself, and the rhyme and rhythm was flawless. It is a choice to let the moth go the light it so desperately desires, but it would be an ashy mess to let them burn themselves up.
Your poem flows well, and I thoroughly enjoyed it,
~patty~
Comment Written 02-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Very many thanks for your kind words about my poem, Patty. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pantygynt
I'll have to forgive your "doth" here because it goes so well with moth without actually rhyming except in sight rhyme. I did like the second half of the poem best once done with the description the decision to keep the window closed and thus save the creature from inevitable heretic's death.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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I'll have to forgive your "doth" here because it goes so well with moth without actually rhyming except in sight rhyme. I did like the second half of the poem best once done with the description the decision to keep the window closed and thus save the creature from inevitable heretic's death.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Thanks, Jim. The 'doth' was there entirely because of the moth!
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I thought it might be
Comment from Hitcher
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your well crafted poem friend, the visuals were stunning and had me hook line and sinker. The rhythm and rhyme were faultless and definitely enhanced the beauty of your poem - and I'm a writer of dark poetry :) loved it!
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading your well crafted poem friend, the visuals were stunning and had me hook line and sinker. The rhythm and rhyme were faultless and definitely enhanced the beauty of your poem - and I'm a writer of dark poetry :) loved it!
Comment Written 02-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Very many thanks for your kind words about my poem, Hitcher, and for bestowing six stars upon it! Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from LIJ Red
Some gaudy and beautiful nocturnal moths come round the windows here. The new LED lamps don't seem to kill them like the old incandescents. Excellent 8/6 verses.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Some gaudy and beautiful nocturnal moths come round the windows here. The new LED lamps don't seem to kill them like the old incandescents. Excellent 8/6 verses.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Very many thanks for your kind words about my poem, Red. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from damommy
A lovely poem about a moth.
They flutter in around our light bulbs, fooled into thinking it's the flame they seek. I think it's very kind of this poet no keep them out and away from the flame.
Excellent wording, rhyming, and flow. A delightful read. 8-)
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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A lovely poem about a moth.
They flutter in around our light bulbs, fooled into thinking it's the flame they seek. I think it's very kind of this poet no keep them out and away from the flame.
Excellent wording, rhyming, and flow. A delightful read. 8-)
Comment Written 02-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Very many thanks for your kind words about my poem, Damommy, and for the six stars. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Thomas Bowling
A very good poem, but I think that's the moth that ate my sweater. It owes me twenty bucks. I don't take checks. Cold hard cash.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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A very good poem, but I think that's the moth that ate my sweater. It owes me twenty bucks. I don't take checks. Cold hard cash.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Very many thanks for your kind words about my poem, Thomas. Much appreciated! No, not a clothing moth, but by the size of him, I suspect that he may have been in the pantry. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from sue133
What a perfect poem! You have such beauty in this creation; your words are so apt and descriptive. There is a feeling of lightness in your meter so like the moth. I always feel sad for poor moths as they are tricked by the light that eventually kills them. Well done on this lovely piece. Susan
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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What a perfect poem! You have such beauty in this creation; your words are so apt and descriptive. There is a feeling of lightness in your meter so like the moth. I always feel sad for poor moths as they are tricked by the light that eventually kills them. Well done on this lovely piece. Susan
Comment Written 01-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Very many thanks for your kind words about my poem, Sue. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Superb poem! The topic is quite interesting and keeps me entertained throughout. The flow is so easy and nice. The rhymes and descriptions are great. The words are so lovely, I had to read it again and again. I may bookcase this for future reading. This really is the perfect piece. I wouldn't change anything about it. Thank you for a delightful journey through your talented mind.
Your friend, Jesse
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Superb poem! The topic is quite interesting and keeps me entertained throughout. The flow is so easy and nice. The rhymes and descriptions are great. The words are so lovely, I had to read it again and again. I may bookcase this for future reading. This really is the perfect piece. I wouldn't change anything about it. Thank you for a delightful journey through your talented mind.
Your friend, Jesse
Comment Written 01-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2017
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Very many thanks, Jesse. I appreciate your comments and thank you very much, too, for the six stars! Best wishes, Tony
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You're very welcome, Tony. I made a print copy of your poem and showed it to my close friend, who loved it just as much as I did. Your piece is very well-written!
Your friend, Jesse
Comment from GoodHearted Woman
Very very nicely done. Poetic and understandable--at the same time--that's what I like! You seem "up" for any assignment given and one who is not afraid to try new things. Also the way you have the little muse running through the computer at night is very original, in my mind. I have never even thought of it that way before--but that's what good writers. Wonderful read.
Thanks for posting. GoodHearted Woman, Marcia
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2017
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Very very nicely done. Poetic and understandable--at the same time--that's what I like! You seem "up" for any assignment given and one who is not afraid to try new things. Also the way you have the little muse running through the computer at night is very original, in my mind. I have never even thought of it that way before--but that's what good writers. Wonderful read.
Thanks for posting. GoodHearted Woman, Marcia
Comment Written 01-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2017
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Loved your comments, Marcia. Thank you so much for stopping by to review! Much appreciated! Tony
Comment from country ranch writer
Moths are sometimes so pretty we hate to see them go to their death. Do you know the difference between the moth and the butterfly in how they are different fro each other?
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2017
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Moths are sometimes so pretty we hate to see them go to their death. Do you know the difference between the moth and the butterfly in how they are different fro each other?
Comment Written 01-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2017
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No - not sure of how moths and butterflies differ, except in that moths generally fly by night. I think there may be something different about their antennae too. I've always rather liked moths - except the ones that produce clothing eating caterpillars!
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Moths have no antennas like the butterflies